Amnesty International
Benenson and his friend Alec Digges, an Irish communist, members of the International Brigade Association at the same address (2 Parton Street WC1, London) take control of the Amnesty shell
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1961 in Ireland
Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 1961.
Historical records for Ireland in 1961
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July
International Brigade Association
Benenson and his friend Alec Digges, an Irish communist, members of the International Brigade Association at the same address (2 Parton Street WC1, London) take control of the Amnesty shell
September
Amnesty International
The leadership decide that the Amnesty appeal would form the basis of a permanent organisation, which on 30 September 1962 is officially named "Amnesty International"
October
Prime Minister of Ireland
Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, forms a minority Fianna Fail Government
Other events (month unknown)
Drama
1st performance of, "Happy Days"
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